Sermons on Good Ground:

Mindset Of Goodness Series

Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Jan 12, 2006

We often limit our expectation of God by the excuses we give Him to bless us. But God wants us to expect more from Him than what we can perform or deserve.

RAISING THE BANNER OF EXPECTATION MINDSET OF GOODNESS Psalms 23:6 Doctrinal syllogism If the word spoken created all things and now keeps all things in existence. (Gen 1, Col 1) And if, for the word to work in me I must be transformed by the renewing of my mind. (Rom 12:2) It is therefore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Father Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

WHAT IS A GOOD FATHER LIKE? HERE ARE SOME GOOD BIBLICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR ALL FATHERS TO FOLLOW.

THE GOOD FATHER TEXT- Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION I told my Wednesday Night class that I have been preaching in Whitehouse for 5 years, and this is the 1st Father’s Day sermon that I have preached. The reason is I always take these 2 weeks in June for my vacation, but not this year. I hope you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News

Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 26, 2006

The Good news of the Gospel

Good News 2 Corinthians 4:4 “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

Showing how the Good Shepherd can draw near in a time of grief, bringing comfort and salvation.

SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 10:9 – 18 (SELECTED VERSES) 9. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shepherd Is Good Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores responsibilities of spiritual leaders (shepherds) and comfort found in Jesus as our Shepherd/Leader.

THE Shepherd Is Good John 9:38-10:21 12-14-03 Intro Text: John 9:38-10:21[1] The first 21 verses of John 10 are a continuation of Jesus conversation with the Pharisees shortly after the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall from last week, Jesus has healed the blind man. Here in John 9:38 we ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by David Holwick on Oct 1, 2005

People want to limit who their neighbors are; Jesus wants us to ask who we can be a neighbor to.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey THE GOOD SAMARITAN Luke 10:25-37 ================== I’m going to give you my version of the parable of the Good Samaritan. A bum was walking along old Route 16 between West Lafayette and Coshocton. While he walked he stuck out his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Good Looking

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 30, 2007

Six places to look as we examine ourselves

1 Corinthians 11:28 Good Looking I adapted this sermon from "Christ Our Focus" by Ralph Andrus (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=103326) Introduction A. A special pair of shades that can deliver the gift of sight. Called “Argus” — named after the mythological Greek god who had 100 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness And Goodness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

The Holy Spirit produces kindness and goodness in us. Does our culture value these?

Kindness and Goodness: Fruits of the Spirit Gal 5:16-26 November 21, 2004 Intro: Putting something to music is a great way to learn, and so it probably comes as no surprise that the list of fruits of the Spirit, which we read about in Gal 5, have been put to music so that people can learn ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Not Good To Be Alone

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008

A message about friendship.

It Is Not Good To Be Alone VIDEO SERMONSPICE – ‘My Friends And God” Socrates said; "there is no possession more valuable than a good and faithful friend." Francis Bacon said, "friendship doubles joys and halves grief’s..." Mark Twain said; "to get the full value out of joy, you must have someone ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 20, 2008

What does the story of the good Samraitan teach us and how should we respond to it

Tell Me a Story The Good Samaritan I want you to imagine for a moment, that you are single woman, living in the city. By day you work as a check out girl at a local grocery store and to try and make ends meet you are also working at an all night diner waitressing during the night shift. Life is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Gifts! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jun 3, 2008

The desire to give used to be part of our God given nature! This sermon outlines 4 reasons we like to give!!

Text: Matthew 7:9-12 Title: Good gifts! Series: The Giving Church Topic: Giving Occasion: Burnside Christian Church, June 1st, 2008 Proposition: The desire to give used to be part of our God given nature! Let’s look at 4 reasons we give! Introduction: This month, our focus will turn to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Walk

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 26, 2007

BELIEVERS SHOULD NEVER STOP FROM DOING GOOD WHETHER THERE IS A WAGE OR NOT.

GOOD WALK GALATIANS 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. I was one day walking down to my farm when I saw a lorry approaching before me. The lorry seemed quite loaded from the way I saw it swinging. Then suddenly, I saw a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Lesson

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

There are many Storms of Life that come against us that seem like they are About To Sink Our Boat.

KEEP YOUR EYES FOCUSED ON THE ROCK! •Isa 43:1-3a 1 But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Start

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

It is great to know that Enoch walked with God, but it certainly is great to know that God walked with Enoch

A Good Start 1This is the family tree of the human race: When God created the human race, he made it godlike, with a nature akin to God. Genesis 5:1 (MSG) 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News?

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

John wants to know whether Jesus is the Messiah, because it doesn’t seem that the gospel he’s proclaiming is good news. But it is!

I guess everyone has some idea what we mean when we talk about the gospel. But I wonder what your preferred translation of that word would be. Is Good News the correct translation do you think? Is the gospel necessarily good news? You may never have thought about that question, but if you do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Anglican